Buffalo Legal Observers
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⚖️ Abolitionist, anti-racist, anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist (& not the ACLU)
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A survey of Erie County legislators, who have either raised public concerns or were asked directly by The Buffalo News last week about their support for a consolidated and expanded jail complex in Alden, found strong, bipartisan opposition.
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$500 million for a new jail? Most county legislators say 'no thanks'
A survey of Erie County legislators, who have either raised public concerns or were asked directly by The Buffalo News last week about their support for a consolidated and expanded jail complex in Ald...
buffalonews.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A survey of Erie County legislators, who have either raised public concerns or were asked directly by The Buffalo News last week about their support for a consolidated and expanded jail complex in Alden, found strong, bipartisan opposition.
buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
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Size: "5 or 6 ICE agents"
Actions: "Checking IDs at the grocery store.”
Location: "Parking lot at 26th Ave./Lake in Mayberry.”
Uniforms: "Vests that say 'ICE Police'.”
Time: "3:43 p.m. Jan 21st, 20XX.”
Equipment: "Five snatch/transport vans, large numbers of zip tie handcuffs.”
Actions: "Checking IDs at the grocery store.”
Location: "Parking lot at 26th Ave./Lake in Mayberry.”
Uniforms: "Vests that say 'ICE Police'.”
Time: "3:43 p.m. Jan 21st, 20XX.”
Equipment: "Five snatch/transport vans, large numbers of zip tie handcuffs.”
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Size: "5 or 6 ICE agents"
Actions: "Checking IDs at the grocery store.”
Location: "Parking lot at 26th Ave./Lake in Mayberry.”
Uniforms: "Vests that say 'ICE Police'.”
Time: "3:43 p.m. Jan 21st, 20XX.”
Equipment: "Five snatch/transport vans, large numbers of zip tie handcuffs.”
Actions: "Checking IDs at the grocery store.”
Location: "Parking lot at 26th Ave./Lake in Mayberry.”
Uniforms: "Vests that say 'ICE Police'.”
Time: "3:43 p.m. Jan 21st, 20XX.”
Equipment: "Five snatch/transport vans, large numbers of zip tie handcuffs.”
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BREAKING: Neighbors, we need you on Elmwood at 4:30 today! There was an ICE raid this morning.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
BREAKING: Neighbors, we need you on Elmwood at 4:30 today! There was an ICE raid this morning.
#Buffalo
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TAKE ACTION: Tell Erie County legislature to REJECT $20 million for jail expansion and fund a health care study instead, with the Advocacy toolkit for 2026 County Budget: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Advocacy toolkit for 2026 county budget
Advocacy toolkit for 2026 County Budget TAKE ACTION: Tell Erie County legislature to REJECT $20 million for jail expansion and fund a health care study instead Dear allies, Hope you are well. We ne...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
TAKE ACTION: Tell Erie County legislature to REJECT $20 million for jail expansion and fund a health care study instead, with the Advocacy toolkit for 2026 County Budget: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Whether or not you’re a citizen, you have rights under the United States Constitution. The Fifth Amendment gives every person the right to remain silent: not to answer questions asked by a police officer or government agent.
October 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Whether or not you’re a citizen, you have rights under the United States Constitution. The Fifth Amendment gives every person the right to remain silent: not to answer questions asked by a police officer or government agent.
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Remember SALUTE when you report suspicious immigration enforcement presence to your local rapid response network!
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Remember SALUTE when you report suspicious immigration enforcement presence to your local rapid response network!
If you want to help the communities the Trump administration is targeting for imprisonment and deportation, you can donate a grocery store gift card to our friends at Justice For Migrant Families by dropping it off at Burning Books (420 Connecticut) anytime during their regular business hours.
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
If you want to help the communities the Trump administration is targeting for imprisonment and deportation, you can donate a grocery store gift card to our friends at Justice For Migrant Families by dropping it off at Burning Books (420 Connecticut) anytime during their regular business hours.
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Preparing for the Domestic Terrorism Apparatus, Hosted by NLGR
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / 5:00pm PT
As the administration moves to expand its domestic terrorism framework, new policies and rhetoric are raising alarm among social justice advocates.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / 5:00pm PT
As the administration moves to expand its domestic terrorism framework, new policies and rhetoric are raising alarm among social justice advocates.
November 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Preparing for the Domestic Terrorism Apparatus, Hosted by NLGR
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / 5:00pm PT
As the administration moves to expand its domestic terrorism framework, new policies and rhetoric are raising alarm among social justice advocates.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / 5:00pm PT
As the administration moves to expand its domestic terrorism framework, new policies and rhetoric are raising alarm among social justice advocates.
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If you are supporting immigrant neighbors at this critical time in any way, thank you! Also, please read this thread and mentally rehearse how you will handle this situation. We keep us safe.
THREAD: What to Do if Government Agents (Police Officers, FBI Agents, ICE, etc.) Show Up at Your Door
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
October 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
If you are supporting immigrant neighbors at this critical time in any way, thank you! Also, please read this thread and mentally rehearse how you will handle this situation. We keep us safe.
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THREAD: What to Do if Government Agents (Police Officers, FBI Agents, ICE, etc.) Show Up at Your Door
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
THREAD: What to Do if Government Agents (Police Officers, FBI Agents, ICE, etc.) Show Up at Your Door
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
Remember SALUTE when you report suspicious immigration enforcement presence to your local rapid response network!
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Remember SALUTE when you report suspicious immigration enforcement presence to your local rapid response network!
Whether or not you’re a citizen, you have rights under the United States Constitution. The Fifth Amendment gives every person the right to remain silent: not to answer questions asked by a police officer or government agent.
October 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Whether or not you’re a citizen, you have rights under the United States Constitution. The Fifth Amendment gives every person the right to remain silent: not to answer questions asked by a police officer or government agent.
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The @nlg.org has a hotline for activists and lawyers to report incidents of federal repression, such as FBI “door-knocks” at activists’ homes, grand jury investigations and subpoenas, and any other federal law enforcement efforts to undermine civil rights. The line is live at: 212-679-2811.
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The @nlg.org has a hotline for activists and lawyers to report incidents of federal repression, such as FBI “door-knocks” at activists’ homes, grand jury investigations and subpoenas, and any other federal law enforcement efforts to undermine civil rights. The line is live at: 212-679-2811.
THREAD: What to Do if Government Agents (Police Officers, FBI Agents, ICE, etc.) Show Up at Your Door
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
THREAD: What to Do if Government Agents (Police Officers, FBI Agents, ICE, etc.) Show Up at Your Door
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
Share this information with people you live with, even if they are not activists.
The @nlg.org has a hotline for activists and lawyers to report incidents of federal repression, such as FBI “door-knocks” at activists’ homes, grand jury investigations and subpoenas, and any other federal law enforcement efforts to undermine civil rights. The line is live at: 212-679-2811.
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The @nlg.org has a hotline for activists and lawyers to report incidents of federal repression, such as FBI “door-knocks” at activists’ homes, grand jury investigations and subpoenas, and any other federal law enforcement efforts to undermine civil rights. The line is live at: 212-679-2811.
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Western New York organizers, be sure to apply by 5 PM THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31!
Western New York-area organizers - we are bringing the Midwest Academy to Buffalo in January! This FREE training series will level up your organizing skill set and make your campaigns more impactful. All organizing backgrounds welcome and encouraged to apply!
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actionnetwork.org/forms/midwes...
Midwest Academy Buffalo Hub Training Application
The Midwest Academy is coming to Buffalo! Midwest is a 50 year old training academy for community organizers, and an essential training for those who want to run impactful campaigns. https://midwes...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Western New York organizers, be sure to apply by 5 PM THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31!
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"Bridge Rauch, a climate organizer with the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York, noted that the governor’s concerns about keeping the lights on come from a lack of investment in the state’s grid infrastructure while energy-sucking projects such as data centers are built."
Read more at the link!
Read more at the link!
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, unhappy with a recent Albany County Supreme Court Justice's ruling, said the state may need to modify its landmark climate law because it has become too expensive to follow.
Gov. Hochul: climate crisis has become too expensive to address in time
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, unhappy with a recent Albany County Supreme Court Justice's ruling, said the state may need to modify its landmark climate law because it has become too expensive to follow.
buffalonews.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"Bridge Rauch, a climate organizer with the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York, noted that the governor’s concerns about keeping the lights on come from a lack of investment in the state’s grid infrastructure while energy-sucking projects such as data centers are built."
Read more at the link!
Read more at the link!
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Had agreed with a comment by @bibliothecar.bsky.social that we have not seen enough info about this so this is good www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
Panelists set for Investigative Post event discussing ICE
Four panelists will speak at a Nov. 5 event hosted by Investigative Post to discuss ICE and the impact its had on Buffalo and WNY.
www.investigativepost.org
October 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Had agreed with a comment by @bibliothecar.bsky.social that we have not seen enough info about this so this is good www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/24/p...
Our friends at the Buffalo Immigrant & Refugee Defense Watch have a website now linktr.ee/BIRDwatch
BIRDwatch | Linktree
(716)222-2190 (call or text) or use online form linked below to report Immigration Enforcement activity, suspected checkpoints, or ask for help.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Our friends at the Buffalo Immigrant & Refugee Defense Watch have a website now linktr.ee/BIRDwatch